Like any other wilderness excursion it is important that it be undertaken with awareness and sensitivity. Our intention is always to connect with the dolphins with respect and awareness. We do not feed, chase or do anything that might disturb their natural behaviour. Only at the dolphins’ invitation do we interact with them.
No, you do not need to SCUBA dive when you go on our tours. We snorkel with the dolphins, not SCUBA. We do recommend that you practice snorkelling before you come so that you fell comfortable in the water.
What will the actual experience be like?
Your experience will be unique, but we often hear the words, blissful, healing, relaxing, meditative, life-changing. Usually we have excellent interaction with the dolphins. However, this is a wilderness experience. The dolphins are free and its up to them as to when the connection happens; how and when they may approach, communicate and interact with you. It is a group, so you are assured the best possible dolphin interaction.
All levels of swimmers and non-swimmers are welcome. We provide support for those who are aquatically challenged, including a variety of flotation devices.
We have ginger pills and tea onboard to help settle the stomach if necessary. Most people who come with a fear of the ocean usually manage to move through it and experience freedom from that fear.
We encourage and welcome children. We enjoy their spontaneity, as do the dolphins.
These are wild free beings. This is a wilderness experience and anything is possible of course. However, in the time we have been doing this we have never experienced a dolphin harming any one…. Our experience has shown us that dolphins are sentient conscious beings who behave in a joyful way towards us.
We could never guarantee that you will swim with wild dolphins. They are just that, wild and free to come and go as they choose. Often the dolphins engage in play with our bout, and when they show interest, we get into the water using snorkelling gear, for incredible close-up encounters in the water. This provides an amazing opportunity to see dolphins doing what they do out in the wild.